Weather & Climate in Fort Hall, ID

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Fort Hall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33. The city sits at an elevation of 4,447 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	45.4°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,447 ft (1,355 m)
Area	35.1 sq mi (90.9 km²)
Population Density	67/sq mi
Coordinates	43.0145°N, 112.4579°W
Timezone	America/Boise
County	Bingham County County
Nearest Airport	Pocatello Regional (PIH) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.5"

72% below US avg

Snowfall 28.1"

Wettest Month (May) 1.26"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	33.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	60.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	27.1 / 100
Community Resilience	28.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,218 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Feb 3, 1994	4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M5.8	124 km	8 km
Sep 2, 2017	12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M5.3	92 km	10 km
Apr 21, 2001	29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho	M5.3	87 km	1 km
Sep 10, 2017	9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M5.0	99 km	10 km
Feb 11, 1994	3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.8	122 km	5 km
Sep 10, 2017	12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	92 km	5 km
Feb 4, 1994	4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.7	122 km	5 km
Sep 3, 2017	10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	91 km	8 km
Sep 3, 2017	15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.7	95 km	10 km
Sep 11, 2017	9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.7	98 km	8 km
Sep 6, 2017	11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.6	96 km	10 km
Sep 4, 2017	13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho	M4.5	93 km	6 km
Feb 7, 1994	4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming	M4.5	124 km	5 km
Feb 3, 1994	0 km NNE of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	121 km	5 km
Nov 10, 1992	32 km WNW of Freedom, Idaho	M4.4	85 km	10 km
Jun 20, 1998	8 km E of Hoback, Wyoming	M4.4	147 km	0 km
Feb 3, 1994	2 km SW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	120 km	5 km
Feb 3, 1994	13 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	112 km	5 km
Feb 10, 1994	3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming	M4.4	118 km	5 km
Jan 26, 2018	5 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho	M4.4	102 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

77 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 17, 1990	EF2	40 km	4.0 mi	0
Apr 7, 1978	EF2	64 km	1.5 mi	0
May 31, 2018	EF1	57 km	12.0 mi	0
Jun 1, 2002	EF1	80 km	2.5 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	37 km	9.0 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	46 km	12.0 mi	0
Feb 14, 2000	EF1	14 km	14.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1999	EF1	21 km	2.5 mi	0
May 31, 1997	EF1	91 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 11, 1993	EF1	43 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1992	EF1	82 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 4, 1991	EF1	88 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 17, 1988	EF1	76 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 17, 1988	EF1	88 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 23, 1988	EF1	84 km	15.0 mi	0
Aug 24, 1986	EF1	53 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	90 km	0.5 mi	0
May 21, 1986	EF1	100 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 18, 1983	EF1	40 km	2.5 mi	0
Jul 17, 1981	EF1	59 km	0.8 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1909	UTAH	Earthquake	3.6 m	—	137 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hell's Half Acre (54 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Hell's Half Acre	Shield	1,631 m (5,351 ft)	-3250	54 km
Wapi Lava Field	Shield	1,604 m (5,262 ft)	-300	64 km
Craters of the Moon	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,005 m (6,578 ft)	-130	96 km
Black Butte Crater Lava Field	Shield	1,478 m (4,849 ft)	-8400	155 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COXS WELL (219,424 acres, 1996).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1996	COXS WELL	219,424	55 km
2006	CRYSTAL	218,581	58 km
1999	MULE BUTTE	138,102	66 km
2010	JEFFERSON	108,542	74 km
2019	SHEEP	107,233	71 km
2000	COFFEE POINT	73,480	39 km
2000	FLATTOP	56,792	51 km
2017	POWERLINE	54,378	37 km
2016	HENRYS CREEK	52,988	74 km
1999	CEDAR BUTTE	49,625	47 km
2011	T17	45,631	82 km
2005	RUPERT	45,361	86 km
1999	INEEL FIRE	43,547	77 km
2016	LAIDLAW	40,551	98 km
2000	COFFEE POINT NORTH	35,980	78 km
2008	NORTH MINIDOKA	32,363	83 km
2012	SHALE BUTTE	31,479	97 km
2007	BEAR DEN BUTTE	29,749	90 km
1994	POINT WELL	27,608	76 km
1992	SAGEHEN	26,663	31 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	1.0 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.0 in
March	37°F (3°C)	1.0 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.0 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.3 in	Wettest
June	61°F (16°C)	1.1 in
July	69°F (20°C)	0.7 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	0.6 in	Driest
September	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
October	47°F (8°C)	0.9 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.1 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	1.0 in	Coldest

Fort Hall has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.6").

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